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Graduate benefits

At Job Corps, we will make sure you have the tools and resources you need in order to earn from what you learn. Here’s how:

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Job Search Assistance

Work with our center staff to connect with employers.

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Transition Allowance

Receive an allowance after graduation to help with the first few months of housing and living costs and transportation.

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Career Counseling

Meet with our on-site career counselors to search for jobs, prepare for interviews and plan your career next steps.

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Relocation Counseling

Speak with our counselors for tips and advice on moving to a new city for a job.

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Advanced Training Opportunities

Build on your basic career training and keep strengthening your skills in the industry of your choice. Talk to your center staff for more information about an Advanced Training opportunity near you.

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Real stories

Job Corps works. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out a few of our graduate success stories.

Wyatt
Wyatt
United States Navy
Transportation
In October of 2013, Wyatt's life underwent a big change when he enrolled at Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Oregon.
Read Wyatt's Story
Kiona
Kiona
Boilermakers Union Member
Advanced Manufacturing
Kiona is an official journeyman boilermaker, traveling around the country to work on projects where she uses her advanced welding skills on difficult projects every day.
Read Kiona's Story
Domenica
Domenica
Self-Employed, Owns Store “Thrifty Kids” 
Finance and Business
Chicago native Domenica was feeling lost with no direction and not really sure what she wanted to do with her life. She decided to enroll in Job Corps at the Paul Simon Chicago center not knowing what attending Job Corps would accomplish for her, but knowing it was better than wasting more of her youth feeling “stuck.”
Read Domenica's Story
Success starts here

When it comes time to get a job, our staff will make sure you are connected with local employers. Lyndon B. Johnson Job Corps grads have been hired by:

 

  • Nantahala National Forest
  • Southwestern Community College
  • Western Carolina University
  • Macon County School System
  • Macon County NC Works Career Center
  • Southwestern Commission – Workforce Development Board
  • Town of Franklin, NC
  • Macon County Government
  • Macon Program for Progress
  • Adams and Associates
  • United States Armed Forces
  • Drake Enterprises
  • Drake Software
  • Lowes
  • Ingles Markets
  • Walmart
  • Hights org
  • High Hampton Resort
  • Highland Falls Country Club
  • First Bank
  • Nami
  • Top Priority Mental Health Services
  • Meridian Behavioral Health
  • Franklin, NC Chamber of Commerce
  • Rotary Club of Franklin-Daybreak
  • International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
  • International Masonry Institute
  • Streets of Franklin Heritage Association
  • Cowee School Arts and Heritage Association
  • Grandview Manor
  • Macon County Public Library
  • Franklin High School
  • West Macon Fire Department
  • Servexo Security
  • Global Force Temp Services
  • Gossett and Ward Optometrist
  • Sherwin-Williams Paint
  • Manna Food Bank